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Description

Fartlek
training is a work-rest technique that is very effective as it mirrors the
demands and requirements of the game. It involves players working over a set
distance usually 30-40 yards maximum. Players sprint a certain distance pause
for a period of time then sprint again and this is repeated over different
distances.

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Pre-Season Fartlek Session

Set-Up One

Set up 5 cones in points 1-5 varying in distance.

Cones 1-2 – 5 Yards (Rest 5 seconds)

Cones 2-3 – 10 Yards (Rest 4 seconds)

Cones 3-4 – 15 Yards (Rest 3 seconds)

Cones 4-5 – 20 Yards (Rest 2 seconds)

Set-Up Two

Set up 5 cones in points 1-5 varying in distance.

Cones 1-2 – 10 Yards (Rest 5 seconds)

Cones 2-3 – 20 Yards (Rest 4 seconds)

Cones 3-4 – 30 Yards (Rest 3 seconds)

Cones 4-5 – 40 Yards (Rest 2 seconds)

What do Players do?

Sprint from points 1 to 5 and then back to 1. Rest at each point the given amount of time. Repeat 5 to 10 times increasing the repetitions incrementally over the 6 weeks.